Captain America #23 [Direct Edition] - Nm 9.4

"Land of the Free" Story by Mark Waid and Jay Faerber (dialogue). Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Denis Rodier. Cover by Andy Kubert and Tim Townsend. Life is good for Steve Rogers as he enjoys a night on the town with Connie Ferrari after finally regaining his long-lost shield. During their fun evening, Connie tells Steve about one of her clients who is wrongfully jailed in a private security prison. And upon hearing the story, Captain America decides it's time to investigate and infiltrate the special detention facility! Watch out for the guards and the inmates Cap! Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 1 of 4. "Media Blitz!" Starring Spider-Man. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. The web-slinger battles Mysterio in this anti-drug story. (Notes: The cover of Captain America (1st series) 260 also depicts Cap behind bars. This issue features front and back gatefold covers. This issue completes Mark Waid's outstanding 2-year run as the writer of the Captain America 3rd series.